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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.85, 5,402.92 and 1,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.85, 5,402.92 and 1,627 is: 2,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.85 : 5,402.92 = 1,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.85/5,402.92 = 1,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.85x = 5,402.92 × 1,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.85x = 8,790,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790,550.84/3,600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.24

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